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Tricia Moss @triciamoss.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I’m really excited to share that I’ve written a book with the awesome @missis-scs.bsky.social for primary English subject leaders. Huge thanks to @jonhutchinson.bsky.social for his wise words and support along the journey!

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Sallie Stanton @missis-scs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I’m delighted to have contributed to this series! @triciamoss.bsky.social and I wanted to bring together everything we wished we’d known back when we were starting out in leadership of the English curriculum. We hope How To Lead It, Primary English does just that for primary English subject leaders!

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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

So excited to see the launch of this series - it’s a pinch me moment - but here is my latest book for all you wonderful primary geography leaders! Thank you @bloomsburyed.bsky.social for the adventure! ♥️🌍

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Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

📚How to Lead It titles enable busy subject leaders to make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula with confidence. Pre-order now! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho... @emlennard.bsky.social @triciamoss.bsky.social @kirstysimkin.bsky.social @missis-scs.bsky.social ‪‪

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Louis Everett @louiseverett.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

reading programme. The data has been staggering & we have a FREE reading event to explain why with @jonnybennett13.bsky.social. See details below:

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Lily Staff @lilystaff.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

At Reach Academy Hanworth Park, pupils in Y7 read the same book at home each half term as part of our reading programme. Our pupils love discussing characters/plot/predictions with their peers in our weekly English Morning Meets. Short thread on how we do this. 🧵

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Article up on @tesmagazine.bsky.social My thoughts on teaching a wide range of SEND needs

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

A small act of kindness can have a massive impact on the lives of children at Reach Schools. If you would like to make a donation to support the wonderful work we do at Reach Schools then please follow the link below! reachschools.uk/christmas-giving

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Christmas – Give to Reach

Help us to see every child enjoy a life of choice and opportunity. Share a gift of knowledge, adventure or stability by donating to Reach Schools this Christmas…

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Come and work at my wonderful school with my wonderful team! 🌟 I’ve worked with Reach for 8yrs and there’s a reason I’ve never left 🦸 It’s seriously special being part of a founding team - don’t miss out 🎉 Reach out to chat about the roles or better yet come and see the school for yourself 😊🏫

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Really can’t get over those playtimes. They were ace.

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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Here we go: as I haven't seen one yet, I'm going to put together a starter pack for SEND people. Primarily SENDCOs (and ALNCOs for the welsh) but also consultants and leaders. Hit me up please and I'll turn into a pack when there's a few. Rt to the SEND massive.

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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Are you a headteacher, serving or retired, a deputy or and assistant Head? Of so, could you comment on this thread and I will put together a head teacher starter pack. Please Repost for maximum reach.

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Loved being part of this visit today. One degree Academy is such a fantastic school full of staff who care deeply and work hard so all their pupils can achieve their best.

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Dr Debra Kidd @debrakidd.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I started a starter pack for Primary/EY but ran out of space so might need to start up a second one! Let me know if you think you should be on it :-) go.bsky.app/5qTTDcV

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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

The vision, guidance & challenge you’ll receive from Rebecca Cramer is reason enough to apply alone. You’ll get to work every day with someone who has an unstoppable drive to give every single child a brilliant life. Someone who believes that you can have a lot of fun doing that.

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

A post to mark the last day of Black History Month! Here are some of my favourite scientists that feature on our science curriculum and whose stories find their way into my science assemblies. #EDUsky #edusky #bhm #blackhistorymonth

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Intrigued to try this with some of our students. Anybody else used it? #EDUsky #edusky #dyslexia #SEN

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Vocabulary instruction is so important. This is a useful summary! I have seen teaching etymology of words done badly though e.g. in places where it is not needed or useful. Teachers who’ve been told to use it as a strategy but not yet confident enough to decide when best not to use it

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

Love this video from @jonhutchinson.bsky.social on the importance of belonging. Creating a school where pupils feel safe, known and connected is paramount. Can't wait to see more from The Building Belonging Project!

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

This starting back at school September might be my favourite one yet. It has been so exciting to be part of a team with @louiseverett.bsky.social opening a new school! All year 7s and reception have settled in so well and I am learning LOTS.

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Kirsty Simkin @kirstysimkin.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

Collaborated on this blog with Polly Crowther. Science, vocabulary, cognitive neuroscience… all things I love to get nerdy about. researchschool.org.uk/eastlondon/n...

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Unlocking the Power of Language to Support Schematic Development:…

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